Take a look at this Garden Profile. We love how they not only provide a space for people to grow their own vegetables, but to also learn how to cook, can and preserve their harvests!
Name of Garden: Big Ferry Road Community Garden
Garden Website: http://www.miramichicommunitygarden.com
Name of Sponsoring or Lead Organization: Sovereign Community Church
Location of Garden
302 Big Ferry Road
Miramichi, New Brunswick e1v 7j7
Canada
How the Garden Started….
We started this garden to serve the community and to work with local food security network to establish opportunity for folks to grow fresh healthy food and to learn how to cook, can and preserve vegetables.
When the Garden was established…
02/17/2012
Liability and Insurance: all members sign a waiver as well as a community expectations and rules form.
Cost to start (and maintain) your Community Garden:
450 dollars fencing supplies.
110 bulk by seeds
100 tools for the garden
100 building supplies for boxes to store tools
50 advertising in Kijiji
Community Garden Type: Allotment (Plots) – Land divided up amongst gardeners
Number of Plots – 24, Size of Plots – 8ft x 15 ft
Number of people directly involved in the Garden and those who benefit from it :50
Record Keeping is important….
Close to 80 jars of various pickles donated to local food banks last fall. NO records were kept of individual plots produced.
Success and Challenges
So far this project has been exceedingly rewarding. Are only challenge has been with inattentive gardeners who have not cared for their plot. NO good solutions have been found, but the concern has not cause much anxiety.
Email Contact
joash.schumpelt
Final Comments?
This has been a wonderful process this year our garden is full. Every plot has been claimed.
And this year we added a 50 x 20 communal plot for pickles, squashes and pumpkins.
We are excited for a fun season of gardening and community growth! Praise God!